Thin Places, Thick Places (Series)
Day 16.
2 days until lift-off.
It is my newest goal to shorten these posts. Not emaciate the quality, but shave off the fluff. Such is the bain of all new writers. Blah, blah, blah. I said GOAL, not achievement, yet.
Thin place: Still keeping my eyes open and my aim forward. I can do all things in Him who strengthens me. Things are feeling rather thick, two days prior to our departure. Naturally.
Thick place: The challenges of planning a six week international adventure AND moving in one full-swoop are many, especially for a “live in the present, non-detail-oriented” person. My handling of travel details feels much like a sieve. Which can create problematic issues. Breath deeply and keep solving.
Ms. A and Miss I had an emotional morning. We delivered the two family dogs to the kennel. They won’t be seeing their furry loves until the end of July. Thirteen and eight year old girls don’t always channel their emotions in the most optimal way. The one-hour drive (one way) to the kennel was riddled with tears and fighting. Sigh. Mama doesn’t always juggle the lack of emotional tools in the children with ease and grace.
When asked how they are feeling about the impending six week adventure, the three children offered very different responses. Ms. A is excited. That is that. She’s a great traveler. Mr. J is super stoked about Germany but isn’t too sure about the other countries. Miss I isn’t looking forward to anything but Paris. She still wants to stay home in order to get a kitty.
I hope Agent Shades loves traveling with kids and a woman he barely knows but who is pretty stinking high-maintenance. I bet he’s counting the minutes until lift-off. Oh, Agent Shades is also in the middle of moving. His Super Star wife is holding the fort while he babysits us.
It is normal to feel like the walls are crumbling so close to departure? I’m going to say…I hope so.
It’s all going to work out. I have gallons of humor available for the adventure. I’m sure I will have to tap into it, often.
To be continued…
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